art classes

It doesn't matter if you are brand new to art or have been an artist for years

TNPS strives to offer a variety of classes, workshops, instructors for all age levels.

painting classes

OIL

This workshop encourages beginners as well as artists who want help finishing an oil painting. These 2-1/2 hour classes will give the student time for class instruction/ discussion plus ample time to implement the teachings.

6 Week Session – You may start at any time

Schedule: Every Tuesday from 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Ages: 18 and older of all experience levels

Instructor: Stuart Roddy

Stuart is a teacher at Sterling High School, Sauk Valley Community College and TNPS. He received his BA & MA at the University of Illinois. His has won numerous awards including Best of Show Elmhurst, Il. 2007, Best of Show Rockford, 2004 & 07, and the President's Award Phidian Art Show in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

These watercolor lessons will get you started, teach you techniques and inspire you to be a better watercolor painter.

6 Week Session – You may start at any time

Schedule: Every Monday from 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ages: 18 and older of all experience levels

Instructor: Graydon Cafarella

Graydon graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago in 1973, and worked many years as an artist/art supervisor for R H Donnelley Corp. He has exhibited in Chicago area art fairs and gallery exhibits since 1974, and was gallery chairman at Vogt Visual Arts Center in Tinley Park, IL 1997-2001. Graydon is also a watercolor instructor at Palos Heights, Oak Forest, and Orland Park park districts.

student classes

Young Artist Studio

Ten week art experience for 1st—6th graders. Students experience a wide range of artistic media and concepts taught by five accomplished instructors. Each of the five art subjects are covered over a period of two weeks for a total of ten weeks. Students receive a graduation certificate and TNPS will hold a student artwork show and awards on the main level of the gallery at the conclusion of the class series. One class series in the spring and one in the fall.